| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $209.30 | 5.849% | $221.542 | $221.54 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.89 | 8.323% | $197.0287 | $197.03 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.32 | 8.770% | $86.2764 | $86.28 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.50 | 10.354% | $49.1075 | $49.11 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.70 | 12.652% | $141.6036 | $141.60 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.56 | 4.397% | $244.8736 | $244.87 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.36 | 5.484% | $68.9443 | $68.94 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.63 | $1,009.3761 | $1,009.37 | $1,009.40 | $1,009.30 | |